6 and 7. The Human Condition: Political Activity and Vita Activa

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What concept does 'The Human Condition' primarily delve into?

Vita Contemplativa

Vita Activa (correct)

Eternal Life

Immortality Pursuit

What does vita activa emphasize as conflicting pursuits?

Labor and Action

Work and Contemplation

Immortality and Eternity (correct)

Philosophy and Christianity

What does 'The Human Condition' highlight as the central theme?

What We Are Doing (correct)

Achieving Eternity

Understanding Human Labor

Pursuit of Immortality

In the text, what is emphasized as essential to making sense of human experiences?

Speech Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical tradition does the concept of vita activa trace back to?

Ancient Greek Philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What religious and philosophical developments impacted the pursuit of immortality according to the text?

Secularization of Modern Age Signup and view all the answers

What best characterizes the Greek term askholk according to the document?

A term describing unquiet and all activity Signup and view all the answers

According to the document, what is emphasized by Plato over action?

Contemplation over action Signup and view all the answers

Which realm is driven by wants and needs such as survival and legacy?

Household (oikos) Signup and view all the answers

What does Arendt believe one must confront in order to form the state of affairs of a nation?

Plurality of the world Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the document, which is considered a pre-condition for engagement and discourse in the public realm?

Labor Signup and view all the answers

What does action, as described in the document, translate into that creates a condition for remembrance?

Creation of something new and impactful Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to finding a livelihood to survive and corresponds to the biological process of the human body?

Labor (Das Arbeiten) Signup and view all the answers

What is described as manifestation of freedom and shaping the course of history in the document?

"Action (Das Handeln)" Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a life of totalitarianism?

"Life void of understanding different perspectives" Signup and view all the answers

"Production" and providing an artificial world of things is associated with which concept?

"Work (Das Herstellen)" Signup and view all the answers

Why are force and violence considered justified in the household?

To master necessity, as they are the only means Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of courage in the political realm according to the text?

Courage allows individuals to act with others for common purposes Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between speech and action in the political sphere?

Speech and action are considered coeval and coequal Signup and view all the answers

How does the text differentiate the social realm from the public realm?

The social realm imposes various rules for normalization, whereas the public realm fosters discourse and persuasion Signup and view all the answers

Why is action precluded in the household according to the text?

As a result of there being only one voice and strict inequality Signup and view all the answers

What role does discourse play in politics according to the text?

Discourse brings out plurality in individuals and influences action Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest individuals should engage in politics?

By leaving private concerns behind and acting with others for common purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a risk associated with political action according to the text?

Being comfortable with being challenged or questioned Signup and view all the answers

Why is conformity considered detrimental to plurality in the social realm as per the text?

Conformity stifles individual expression and diversity Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes political virtue from virtue in other realms according to the text?

Political virtue involves leaving personal desires for common purposes with others Signup and view all the answers